Somebody Stole My Heart Away
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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I should be getting worried but I won't
I guess you know what's happened to me
I've told it once or twice
It started when I happened to see
Somebody, oh, somebody so, somebody, oh, so nice
Somebody stole my heart away
Still I'll do no weeping
It's in safe keeping when I'm awake or sleeping
Once I was, oh, so fancy free
Somebody made those eyes at me
I don't care what occurs, she got mine but I got hers
When somebody stole my heart away
Once I was, oh, so fancy free
Somebody made those eyes at me
I don't care what occurs, she got mine but I got hers
When somebody stole my heart away
The song "Somebody Stole My Heart Away" is about the singer's experience of falling in love with someone unexpectedly. Despite feeling flurried and worried, the singer decides not to fret as they know what has happened to them - somebody has stolen their heart away. The singer has told the story once or twice, and it started when they saw somebody so nice. The fact that someone has stolen the singer's heart away suggests that the love was not mutual, and the singer is left with feelings of longing and attachment.
The lyrics further describe how the singer used to be free and unattached. They might have enjoyed their life and possibly had casual relationships, but somebody's gaze made them fall in love, and now their heart belongs to someone else. The singer acknowledges that they do not care what occurs because they have their beloved's heart even if the beloved does not feel the same way about the singer. The lyrics suggest that the singer is resigned to their fate but still feels a sense of comfort knowing that their heart is in safekeeping.
Line by Line Meaning
I should feel all so flurried but I don't
Although I should be agitated, I'm not.
I should be getting worried but I won't
Despite the situation warranting concern, I choose not to.
I guess you know what's happened to me
You probably already have an idea of what has occurred.
I've told it once or twice
I've already shared the details with others a couple of times.
It started when I happened to see
This sequence of events commenced after I laid eyes on someone.
Somebody, oh, somebody so, somebody, oh, so nice
That individual was incredibly attractive and charming.
Somebody stole my heart away
I fell in love with that person instantly.
Somebody stole my heart away
The person has my heart, and I'm hopelessly in love with them.
Still I'll do no weeping
Despite the heartbreak, I won't shed any tears.
It's in safe keeping when I'm awake or sleeping
My love is secure in their possession whether I'm awake or asleep.
Once I was, oh, so fancy free
Before I met my love, I was carefree and unattached.
Somebody made those eyes at me
That special someone batted their eyelashes and showed interest in me.
I don't care what occurs, she got mine but I got hers
I'm not worried about what happens because even if they don't reciprocate my love, I know I have theirs.
When somebody stole my heart away
I'm in this predicament because I fell hard for someone who captivated my heart.
Once I was, oh, so fancy free
Before I met my love, I was carefree and unattached.
Somebody made those eyes at me
That special someone batted their eyelashes and showed interest in me.
I don't care what occurs, she got mine but I got hers
I'm not worried about what happens because even if they don't reciprocate my love, I know I have theirs.
When somebody stole my heart away
I'm in this predicament because I fell hard for someone who captivated my heart.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE GERSHWIN, GUS KAHN, IRA GERSHWIN
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